Pomegranate Raita

Pomegranate is derived from latin - pomum ("apple") and granatus ("seeded"). This fruit is native to the region from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and has been cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region and the Caucasus since ancient times. This fruit is in season during winters here in US and around the world.

Pomegranate is good in anti-oxidants and in Vitamin C and B5, so, it's really good for health. The above photo is my little one holding the arils of the pomegranate fruit.

Separating the red arils is simplified by performing this task in a bowl of water, wherein arils sink and pulp floats. It is also possible to freeze the whole fruit in the freezer, making the red arils easy to separate from the white pulp membranes. More info about this wonderful tasty fruit can be read here.



This colorful, red juicy fruit has been sitting in my fruit basket craving for attention. Well, I finally decided to use it to make raita for my parathas. It's really simply super easy and very tasty. Serves well with parathas, Rice varieties or just alone as a snack.



All you need : 1 - Pomegranate ( which yields around 1/2 cup of arils or seeds), 1 1/2 cup - low fat plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp - salt. Mix'em all together and serve. Super delicious.



The above photograph is sent to Bee and Jai Click event.

It is a monthly event dedicated to food photography. This month's theme is "Red" . Bee and Jai says "Whatever you portray must be edible or have a clear culinary association".

So if you are intrested please send your entries too. All the previous entries are so inspiring that I thought I'll try my luck.

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